Locunity/Henderson County, NC·Other

Created by the Henderson County Board of Commissioners on April 1, 2024, the Farmland Preservation Taskforce's purpose is to preserve and protect agricultural land throughout Henderson County while supporting local producers and the rural character of the County. The Taskforce assists the Board of Commissioners by providing input on the preservation of farmland. It consists of 13 members appointed by the Board of Commissioners, including two Commissioner liaisons, representatives from the Planning Board, Soil & Water Conservation District, NC Cooperative Extension, NC Farm Bureau, AgHC, Hendersonville Board of Realtors, and at-large members. This is a distinct body from the standing Agricultural Advisory Board, which handles Voluntary Agricultural District applications and is established under N.C.G.S. 106-739.